MONDAY 01 JULY 2024 www.thestatesman.com Pages 12 |` 5.00|LC INDIA’S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER SINCE 1818 X.com/thestatesmanltd. Fb/thestatesman1875 KOLKATA | NEW DELHI | SILIGURI | BHUBANESWAR INDIA BLOC TO PROTEST AGAINST MISUSE OF PROBE AGENCIES PM RELEASES BOOKS ON VENKAIAH NAIDU P5 WEATHER Generally cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain/thundershower. Maximum and minimum temperatures likely to be around 31 °C and 27°C respectively. RAINFALL: 0.1 mm RELATIVE HUMIDITY Max. 96 % Min. 88 % Max: 30.3 °C (-2.3) SUN RISES 04:55 hrs MOON RISES 00:2 hrs Min: 27.0°C (+0.3) SUN SETS 18:25 hrs MOON SETS 12:60 hrs TEMPERATURE New Moon on 06 July THUMBNAILS Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates a sand art congratulating Team India on winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 in Puri on Sunday. ANI IMD predicts extremely heavy rainfall during the next 2 days: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for several north-eastern states, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall over the next two days. Naresh Kumar, an IMD scientist, confirmed that the monsoon is currently in an active phase, with significant precipitation expected in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, sub-Himalayan Bengal and Sikkim. "At present, monsoon is in active phase. For the North-eastern states, we are expecting extremely heavy rainfall for the next 2 days, especially in Arunachal Prades," he said. JADEJA ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM T20IS BOLIVIA'S RESOLVE P10 P6 New criminal laws in force from today P12 Gen Upendra Dwivedi takes charge as new Army chief New criminal laws are for providing ‘justice’ in contrast to colonial legislations : Meghwal AGRAJ PRATAP SINGH NEW DELHI, 30 JUNE he three new criminal laws that will come into effect from Monday. Enacted with a vision to reform the country’s justice delivery system, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam will replace the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Indian Evidence Act, respectively, that date from the British era. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, while addressing a conference which was streamed on social media, said the new criminal laws are for providing ‘justice’ in contrast to colonial legislations where the focus was on ‘punishment’. These laws have been enacted after consultation with all stakeholders, including MPs and MLAs across party lines, in compliance with recommendations received from the Law Commission of India while accommodating the suggestions made by citizens online, the T REFORM IN JUSTICE DELIVERY SYSTEM Enacted with a vision to reform the justice delivery system in the country, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam will replace the IPC, Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Indian Evidence Act, respectively, that date from the British era. Key highlights of the new laws include zero FIRs, online reports of incidents, and police complaints, and also bringing widespread changes incorporating more use of technology. The new laws have accorded priority to inves- tigation for offences against women and children to ensure timely completion of cases. minister claimed. However, many sections, including West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, and the Opposition parties, had called for deferring the implementation of the new laws, citing the need for thorough parliamentary review and preparatory groundwork. Critics have also said the new laws give authorities too much power. Government sources said the new criminal laws mark a significant step towards empowering citizens as they are aimed at making the justice system more accessible, support- ive, and efficient for all. Some of the key highlights of the new laws include allowing First Information Report (FIR) to be filed at any police station regardless of the place where the crime happened, online reports of incidents and police complaints, and also bringing widespread changes incorporating more use of technology. The new laws have also accorded priority to investigation for offences against women and children. The new laws will also make it mandatory for forensic experts to visit crime scenes in case of serious offe- CMYK nces that invite punishment of seven years or more. To expedite the legal process and reduce paperwork, summons under the new laws will be served electronically. With the implementation of the new laws, videography of search and seizure becomes mandatory. An investigation report will have to be provided to the complainant within a period of 90 days. Judgment in criminal cases has to come within 45 days of completion of trial and charges must be framed within 60 days of first hearing. Statement of rape victims will be recorded by a female police officer in presence of her guardian or relative and medical reports have to come within seven days. Organised crimes and acts of terrorism have been defined while sedition has been replaced with treason. A new chapter on crimes against women and children has been added, buying and selling of any child has been made a heinous crime and there is a provision for death sentence or life imprisonment for gang rape of a minor. STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE NEW DELHI, 30 JUNE General Upendra Dwivedi on Sunday, took charge as the 30th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) from General Manoj Pande, who superannuated after more than four decades of service to the nation. An alumnus of Sainik School, Rewa (MP), Gen Dwivedi was commissioned into the Regiment of Jammu & Kashmir Rifles in 1984. General Dwivedi takes over as the COAS at a time when the global geo-strategic environment remains dynamic, with the challenges in the security domain becoming more pronounced due to technological advancements and the ever-changing character of modern warfare. Operational preparedness to counter security threats to a rising nation, therefore, would figure prominently as a key focus area for the COAS. (Page 5) PM Modi thanks citizens for reposing faith in Constitution STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE NEW DELHI, 30 JUNE Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed gratitude to the citizens for reaffirming their unwavering faith in the Constitution and the democratic systems of the country by casting their votes in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections. He made these remarks while addressing the nation during his 'Mann ki Baat' radio programme. The programme was stopped after its last airing on February 25 due to the Lok Sabha elections. "The 'Mann Ki Baat' radio programme may have been paused for a few months, but its spirit continues to resonate across the country and society. It highlights the good work done every day with selfless spirit, making a positive impact on society,” he said . In the broadcast, Mr Modi also mentioned the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign launched on World Environment Day on 5 June.
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